Caswell County Health Data
Caswell County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.0%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.0 per 100K
Dentists
13.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Caswell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Caswell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Caswell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Caswell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Caswell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Caswell County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider density in Caswell County trails national median
Health data brief for Caswell County, North Carolina.
Primary care provider availability in Caswell County is 22 per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health support, the county records 70 providers per 100,000 people, which is approximately one-third of the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Caswell sits at 74.4 years, matching the North Carolina state average exactly, though it is about 2.6 years shorter than the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 12.5%, aligning with the state figure but higher than the national 10% benchmark. About 21.0% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The county’s provider data is sourced from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Caswell County, North Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Caswell County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.